252 replies to this topic

[josh.goddard]

looking good mate will be watching

thanks mate will definitely be updating tomorrow

Liam

i cant wait to start my own project will be looking for a decent shell in the new year

[liam-ds]

looking good mate will be watching

thanks mate will definitely be updating tomorrow

Liam

i cant wait to start my own project will be looking for a decent shell in the new year

just a bit of advice don't buy the first one you see have a look at a few i could have had a 86 mini Mayfair for £400 from local mini specialist and it needed a hell of a lot more work than this one and i only paid £100 for her good old flebay

Liam

[josh.goddard]

thanks for that i am picking a 998 engine up in the morn and going to rebuild it until i get a shell to sort then will go in once it is painted

[liam-ds]

good luck with the shell and do you have a local engine machinist they can help source all the parts for the engine rebuild i spent just under or over £200 cant remember exactly on rebuilding the engine its a lot but i know there quality part's and not any old crap

liam

Edited by liam-ds, 05 November 2010 - 07:10 PM.

[josh.goddard]

i am the same but a i am an apprentice i can afford it and as i am training to be a mechanic and my dad knows his mechanics ans we have restored a few cars so we will be fine

[liam-ds]

its always better to fit quality parts in the long run even better if you known someone who can get them cheaper

Liam

[josh.goddard]

well as i am in the trade i can do that

[liam-ds]

haha well i know a few people in the trade so that comes in handy sometimes

Liam

[liam-ds]

Hi all been busy again today got the doors fitted. pulled her out side for pic's guide coated the primer and flatted her down all nice and smooth now. i will be masking her up again tomorrow for the final coat's of primer.

she looks like a mini again









all flatted down





will be updating again tomorrow hopefully with her in the final coats of primer
all opinions welcome Liam

[minimaff]

Looking good Liam

What colour will it be?

You got the engine running yet?

[josh.goddard]

good progress like usual

[liam-ds]

Looking good Liam

What colour will it be?

You got the engine running yet?

hi the colour will be a citroen blue also i had the engine running in July but with a below the minimum oil so i haven't had it running since but hopefully when its all painted ill get some oil in and get it running again

good progress like usual

thanks josh

been in garage today got all the wheels off and put her on axle stands to get her all masked up for the final coats of primer that may be going on tomorrow.

piccys







Liam

Edited by liam-ds, 08 November 2010 - 07:56 PM.

[liam-ds]

Hi all i have been busy again got the car all in primer and i have also started my other carbon mirror back. also i have been spending i have bought a 1275 Austin metro that will be my new engine in a few years anyway here are the pics.





all in blue primer













my new engine (if anyone wants any parts from this car just pm me from the pics it looks like a rust free shell and in very good condition but i will see tomorrow)





my engine











all opinions welcome Liam

[minimaff]

Boo

[liam-ds]

Boo

why?